American television icon Fred Rogers once said “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Today, many of those helpers are likely to be nurses. However, the question we must ask […]
When discussing multicultural health, the focus often remains on how we can safely care for patients from a wide variety of cultures. However, just as important is acknowledging and respecting the cultures of our colleagues. As nurses, we need to ensure our workplaces are culturally safe and this responsibility lies not only with healthcare executives […]
I want to share a story with you. A story that sums up why I became a nurse. It’s not about a life or death situation. In fact, it’s about the opposite. It’s about the down and dirty jobs we do every shift. I was caring for a patient I will call Sue. Sue had […]
Recently, an elderly couple in England made international headlines when they called emergency services due to their loneliness. Officers from the Greater Manchester Police force responded to the call by making the couple a pot of tea and staying for a chat. Mr and Mrs Thompson, both in their 90s with poor health, stated “sometimes […]
From diabetes education to cardiac rehabilitation to wound management, primary health care nurses can have a significant impact on the health of their community. Unfortunately, working in an acute care setting, I often see the negative consequences which can result from poor access to or lack of prioritisation of primary health care. The importance of […]
